IMAGE COMICS Solicitations for JANUARY 2013
Image Comics Solicitations – Previous Three Months
JANUARY 2013
Bedlam #4
Written By: Nick Spencer
Art By: Riley Rossmo
Cover By: Frazer Irving
Description: “The Good Doctor.”
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Jan. 23.
Blackacre #2
Written By: Duffy Boudreau
Art By: Wendell Cavalcanti
Cover By: Brian Churilla
Description: Hull ventures deeper into the wilds of the Hinterlands to uncover a lost comrade’s fate, but a savage encounter threatens to derail everything. Back in the opulent and ultramodern city-state of BlackAcre, the aggressive designs of Sinclair, an ambitious young Guardian, come to light.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 2.
Black Kiss II #6
Written By: Howard Chaykin
Art By: Howard Chaykin
Cover By: Howard Chaykin
Description: MINISERIES CONCLUSION! It’s the early aughts, and the ascent of terrorism has created jitters of every variety…not the least of which are sensual and sexual… and in the new millennium, social media puts a new spin on the concept of social disease.
24 pages, black and white, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 2.
Change #2
Written By: Ales Kot
Art By: Morgan Jeske
Cover By: Morgan Jeske
Description: Have you ever lost someone? What if the city you lived in your entire life, the city you loved with all of your soul, the city you were inextricably connected to — what if that city was about to die, and you were the only one who could possibly keep it alive? Sonia and W-2 will do all it takes — but the horrors tear through the walls of reality to get at them. Dreams are crushed. New facts appear. Old alliances fall apart.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 9.
Chew #31
Written By: John Layman
Art By: Rob Guillory
Cover By: Rob Guillory
Description: The second half of CHEW starts here. With a funeral.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 23.
Clone #3
Written By: David Schulner
Art By: Juan Jose RYP and Felix Serrano
Cover By: Juan Jose RYP and Felix Serrano
Description: Will Dr. Luke Taylor’s descent into the government’s most secretive project shed light on his origins? Or is he just the next in line to fall victim to his evil “brother?” In this country, not all clones are created equal…
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 9.
Comeback #3
Written By: Ed Brisson
Art By: Michael Walsh
Cover By: Michael Walsh
Description: Mark Thomas has lost Kelly, the woman he’s been sent back in time to rescue. His partner Seth is MIA and his boss is demanding that Mark hunt down and kill an FBI agent in order to save RECONNECT, their illegal time travel operation.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Jan. 16.
Creator Owned Heroes #8
Written By: Steve Niles and Scott Morse, Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, Jerry Lando, Paul Mounts and Darwyn Cooke
Art By: Dan Panosian and Scott Morse
Cover By: Dan Panosian and Scott Morse
Description: A monthly feature featuring graphic strips and material by DARWYN COOKE, plus: “LEAPING TALL BUILDINGS: INDEPENDENT SPIRITS” a profile feature by CHRISTOPHER IRVING and SETH KUSHNER featuring JAMIE & GILBERT HERNANDEZ.
“KILL SWITCH,” Conclusion. The game of death continues in it’s final chapter as Kill Switch, surrounded by an army of blood thirsty assassins and dealing the last issue’s betrayal, vows to hunt down and punish the person responsible no matter how long it takes!
“MEATBAG,” Part Two. Potbelly Sanders is dead, deceased, expired. Now Detective DeSanto is on his own, and falling further and further into darkness. Part Two of “Meatbag” concludes with a twist of bizarre noir by SCOTT MORSE and STEVE NILES in their first CREATOR-OWNED HEROES collaboration.
Interviews, contests, art galleries, con photos, and original articles, all celebrating the creator-owned spirit.
48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 2
Cyber Force #4
Written By: Marc Silvestri and Matt Hawkins
Art By: Khoi Pham and Sunny Gho
Cover By: Marc Silvestri
Description: RIPCLAW UNLEASHED! With the aid of Velocity, Ripclaw has been able to resurrect the rebel Cyber Force faction from complete obliteration at the hands of the CDI corporation. But where can you run when you are hiding in a city that is completely owned, operated, and monitored by those who want you dead most?
32 pages, free, in stores on Jan. 15.
The Darkness #111
Written By: David Hine
Art By: Jeremy Haun
Description: “WRATH OF THE WITCHBLADE!” Jackie crafted the world as he saw fit. For the longest time, nobody noticed. As master of the shadows, he knows that he must operate outside of the spotlight if he wants to get what he truly wants. But there are those who know the unbalance Jackie caused. Witchblade bearer Sara Pezzini knows what Jackie stole from her and the time has come for her to make Jackie pay.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 9.
Dias de las Muertas #1
Written By: Alex Link, Christopher Long and Dirk Manning
Art By: Riley Rossmo
Cover By: Riley Rossmo
Description: Inspired by the Mexican Day of the Dead, artist extraordinaire, RILEY ROSSMO (DEBRIS, GREEN WAKE, COWBOY NINJA VIKING, REBEL BLOOD) joins forces with nine different writers over three issues to tell tall tales from beyond the grave!
This issue’s writers are ALEX LINK (REBEL BLOOD), CHRISTOPHER LONG (X-Men Unlimited, Hiding In Time, Easy Way) and DIRK MANNING (NIGHTMARE WORLD, Write or Wrong). Future issues will feature stories by ED BRISSON (COMEBACK), ALEX GRECIAN (PROOF), JOE KEATINGE (HELL YEAH), JEFF MARRIOTTE (FADE TO BLACK), KURTIS WIEBE (PETER PANZERFAUST) and JOSHUA WILLIAMSON (XENOHOLICS).
In this issue: A mariachi falls in love with a woman who strongly resembles his lost love, a father is abused by a poltergeist, and a girl who’s mother died when she was born visits the land of the dead in her dreams.
40 pages, $4.99, in stores on Jan. 9.
The End Times of Bram & Ben #1
Written By: James Asmus and Jim Festante
Art By: Rem Broo
Cover By: Jim Mahfood
Description: What would you do if you were caught in the Biblical End Times? When Heaven raptures total bastard Bram Carlson in a “clerical error” — he’s sent back and immediately uses Armageddon to his benefit! Can his anxious roommate Ben save Bram from himself — AND the gathering forces of Armageddon? Extra-long debut issue! This apocalyptic buddy-comedy from writers JAMES ASMUS (THIEF OF THIEVES, Gambit) and JIM FESTANTE is recommended for fans of CHEW and BATTLE POPE.
40 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 9.
Fatale #12
Written By: Ed Brubaker
Art By: Sean Phillips and Dave Stewart
Cover By: Sean Phillips
Description: The curse of the Femme Fatale has been around long before Josephine. Now we go back to the dark ages, to Medieval times, and the story of a young woman warrior facing unknowable horror that echoes down through time! Another standalone FATALE FLASHBACK issue, and a perfect place for new readers to jump on board! And remember each issue of FATALE contains extra content, articles and artwork that are not available anywhere but the printed single issues.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Jan. 23.
Glory #32
Written By: Joe Keatinge
Art By: Ross Campbell, Own Gieni, Emi Lenox, Greg Hinkle, Sloane Leong and Jed Dougherty
Cover By: Ricken
Description: “WAR TORN,” Part Two–The dawn before war. Glory and her allies face inevitable death. With only hours left to live, everyone’s final moments are revealed in short stories illustrated by some of the greatest new talents in comics, including OWEN GIENI, GREG HINKLE, SLOANE LEONG, JED DOUGHERTY and a very special crossover with EMI LENOX’s EMITOWN!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 23.
Great Pacific #3
Written By: Joe Harris
Art By: Marton Morazzo
Cover By: Marton Morazzo
Description: “TRASHED!” Part Three–Lost and alone, surveilled from above by forces unrevealed, on the run from hostile natives out to avenge their murdered brother, and stalked from below by the monstrous octopus, Yalafath, Chas Worthington scuttles his quest to tame and settle The Pack as merely surviving becomes the hardest task of all.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 2.
Guardian the Globe #5
Written By: Phil Hester
Art By: Todd Nauck and John Rauch
Cover By: Todd Nauck and John Rauch
Description: Brit and his wife Jessica have a date night — what can go wrong? Answer: EVERYTHING! Enter: The Walking Dread! He’s an unstoppable killing machine who doesn’t care how long it’s been since you’ve had a lovely evening with your wife. All this and a surprising confession from Kaboomerang that you won’t believe!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 2.
Hack/Slash #23
Written By: Tim Seeley
Art By: Elena Casagrande
Cover A By: Elizabeth Torque
Cover B By: Tim Seeley and Jordie Bellaire
Description: “FINAL” Conclusion–The all Final Girl team has to take to the highhway to stop Black Lamp Soceity. If they don’t, the insidious cult will poison an entire shipment of orange cola and turn a legion of Ig’Nant Mime Squad fans into slashers!
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Jan. 30.
Haunt #30
Written By: Joe Casey
Art By: Nathan Fox
Cover By: Nathan Fox
Description: The mystery of Mirage is revealed! When a cryptic message is delivered to the Kilgore brothers, their next move may end up tearing them apart! It’s brother versus brother, in a battle for their own soul!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 9.
Hell Yeah #6
Written By: Joe Keatinge
Art By: Andre Szymanowicz and Fabio Redivo
Cover By: Ricken
Description: “THE LOST SUPER-VILLAINS OF MARS,” Part One .ALL-NEW STORYLINE! ALL-NEW COVER ARTIST! SAME MULTIVERSE-SHATTERING ACTION!
Twenty-five years ago Earth’s first superheroes appeared, but no one knew about the villains. They’ve been hiding, waiting, planning and all these years later, they’re coming. From Mars.
PLUS: HELL YEAH is packed to the brim with even more backup stories than ever before, featuring the most exciting up-and-coming talent today, including another exciting installment of TIGER LAWYER! No interior ads – HELL YEAH is all-comics, all the time!
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Jan. 16.
Hoax Hunters #6
Written By: Michael Moreci and Steve Seeley
Art By: Axel Medellin
Cover By: Jenny Frison
Description: “HAUNCHYVILLE”. At Reality Con, the Hoax Hunters cross paths with the Hoax Hunters Hunters and are issued a challenge: Disprove the legend of the Haunchyville gnomes and their albino king! The start of an all new arc!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 16.
I Love Trouble #2
Written By: Kel Symons
Art By: Mark A. Robinson
Cover By: Mark A. Robinson
Description: “FOLLOW THE BITCH”–Felicia’s feeling the squeeze when she realizes she’s never going to get out from under the thumb of New Orleans mobster Vincent Moreaux after he coerces her into using her new found power for his own gains. She also receives a visit from a mysterious stranger who knows an awful lot about what she’s been doing and how.
24 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 2.
Invincible #100
Written B y: Robert Kirkman
Art By: Ryan Ottley and John Rauch
Cover A By: Ryan Ottley
Cover B By: Cory Walker
Cover C By: Marc Silvestri
Cover D By: Bryan Hitch
Cover E By: Arthur Adams
Cover F By: Charle Adlard
Cover G (Wraparound) By: Ryan Ottley
Cover H (1-in-100 B/W Wraparound) By: Ryan Ottley
Description: THE DEATH OF EVERYONE: CONCLUSION! It’s all been building to this. Mark Grayson’s entire life as a superhero, all he’s learned, all he’s endured, it’s all been leading to this one moment. Will he become the hero he was meant to or will he choose… a DIFFERENT path? The aftermath of this EXTRA-SIZED issue will shock you.
48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 23.
It Girl & The Atomics #6
Written By: Jamie S. Rich
Art By: Chynna Clugston Flores
Cover By: Michael and Laura Allred
Description: HIS SPACE HOLIDAY. It’s a solo Mr. Gum adventure! The rubbery Atomic has the day off on a distant planet. He’s met a cute alien girl and is about to get a glimpse of the local wildlife. Prepare for giant space-monster action with guest art by Blue Monday creator CHYNNA CLUGSTON FLORES!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 23.
The Legend of Luther Strode #2
Written By: Justin Jordan
Art By: Tradd Moore
Cover By: Tradd Moore
Description: The trap has been sprung on Luther Strode. As he fends off the attack on his life and home, he discovers that his enemies are much more powerful than he knew, and for the first time in years, Luther Strode finds himself struggling not just to win, but to survive.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Jan. 9.
MacGyver: Fugitive Gauntlet #4
Written By: Lee David Zlotoff and Tony Lee
Art By: Will Sliney and Owen Jollands
Cover By: Andie Tong and Ciaran Lucas
Description: MINISERIES CONCLUSION! The hit comic series continues, co-written by MacGYVER creator LEE DAVID ZLOTOFF! Captured in Moscow by the Chinese secret service, MacGyver needs to escape from a locked down embassy and stop industrialist Joseph Moscone before he becomes more powerful than ever… But is this one too challenge too many?
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Jan. 30.
The Manhattan Projects #10
Written By: Jonathan Hickman
Art By: Ryan Brown and Jordie Bellaire
Description: “FINITE OPPENHEIMERS”–An in-depth look at the first decade of the ongoing war inside Oppenheimer’s brain. How far is too far behind enemy lines when the enemy is yourself?
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Jan. 30.
Mara #2
Written By: Brian Wood
Art By: Ming Doyle and Jordie Bellaire
Cover By: Ming Doyle and Jordie Bellaire
Description: As superstar athlete Mara Prince’s superpower manifestation is caught on live TV, her life rapidly starts to spiral out of control. The media descends like vultures. Her handlers go into spin mode. The footage is seen around the world, and this young woman, who only hours ago was the darling of pop culture, is now being slammed and ridiculed for being a fraud and a liar. But the more she tries to fight back, the only thing she’s doing is escalating the problem. A sci-fi take on real world superheroes by the powerhouse team of BRIAN WOOD, MING DOYLE and JORDIE BELLAIRE!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 30.
Mind the Gap #8
Written By: Jim McCann
Art By: Rodin Esquejo and Sonia Oback
Cover A By: Rodin Esquejo
Cover B By: Sonia Oback
Description: “WISH YOU WERE HERE,” Part Three–The struggle between Katie and Elle’s mind is settled, and the winner still loses, as a difficult choice must be made. An uneasy alliance is formed to clear Dane’s name as Lonnie becomes an even bigger threat. Lives hang in the balance, and more than one person will find Death knocking on their door…
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 16.
Multiple Warheads: Alphabet to Infinity #4
Written By: Brandon Graham
Art By: Brandon Graham
Cover By: Brandon Graham
Description: MINISERIES CONCLUSION! Eight extra pages of serious fantasy adventure at no extra cost! Blue Nura chases her prey across a mass of pipes built high above the earth past a Sphinx and into a town built onto the back of a Whale.
40 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 23.
Non-Humans #4
Written By: Glen Brunswick
Art By: Whilce Portacio
Cover By: Whilce Portacio
Description: MINISERIES CONCLUSION! Aimes has learned a startling unpleasant truth. And the cost of that knowledge will result in the death of someone close. Don’t fret too much — trust me when I tell you it’s a great way to close this story arc!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 16.
Nowhere Men #2
Written By: Eric Stephenson
Art By: Nate Bellegarde and Jordie Bellaire
Cover By: Nate Bellegarde and Fonografiks
Description: Some disasters are bigger than others.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 23.
Perhapanauts: Danger Down Under #3
Written By: Todd Dezago
Art By: Craig Rousseau
Cover A By: Craig Rousseau
Cover B By: Charles Paul Wilson III
Description: “The AUSTRALIAN ADVENTURE” Part Three–Down into a vast network of caverns below the billibongs, Big and his motley crew of a team hunt the voracious BUNYIP! Or, wait…that’s not right. I mean, IT’S hunting THEM!! Plus: Choopie and Karl continue their Wild West Adventure and Molly has her hands full in Peru where the legendary EL CUERO is preying on goats…and people…and Perhapanauts!
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Jan. 2.
Peter Panzerfaust #10
Written By: Kurtis J. Wiebe
Art By: Tyler Jenkins
Cover By: Tyler Jenkins
Description: “PARIS” Conclusion–The aftermath of a dangerous rescue mission leaves the group fractured and forever changes the face of their war.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Jan. 9.
Point of Impact #4
Written By: Jay Faerber
Art By: Koray Kuranel
Cover By: Koray Kuranel
Description: MINISERIES CONCLUSION! The mystery is solved! All of the questions are answered… but who will survive the fallout?
32 pages, black and white, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 9.
Prophet #33
Written By: Brandon Graham and Simon Roy
Art By: Simon Roy
Cover By: Fil Barlow
Description: The Prophet clone with the Dolemantle from issues 21-23, New Father Prophet returns to Earth. As Prophet brothers from all over the universe assemble he must prove his worth among their ranks.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 23.
Repossessed #1
Written By: JM Ringuet
Art By: JM Ringuet
Cover By: JM Ringuet
Description: In a world where Demon possessions are commonplace it’s up to a crew of overworked blue-collar repo guys to repossess the victims with old grimoires and big guns. The Dee Agency is hired by a rich NYC banker to repossess his daughter Sarah who ran away to Vegas. But the job is tougher than they expected and Demons of all sorts start popping up on the trail.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 9.
Revival #6
Written By: Tim Seeley
Art By: Mike Norton
Cover By: Jenny Frison
Description: A great jumping on point for new readers! Dana investigates the murder of a prominent psychologist who specialized in coping with returned love ones. Cooper gets a visitor. And May Tao visits the hopsital.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 23.
Saga #9
Written By: Brian K. Vaughan
Art By: Fiona Staples
Cover By: Fiona Staples
Description: The Will finally has a good day.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 16.
Spawn #227
Written By: Todd McFarlane
Art By: Szymon Kudranski
Cover By: Todd McFarlane
Description: “DE-PROGRAMMED” Part Three: “The Life and Death of Jason Wynn” Conclusion–Since his sudden awakening from a mysterious coma in the pages of SPAWN 185, Jim Downing, the world’s newest Hellspawn, has been searching for his past. At every turn answers were given in the form of more questions, but his time spent looking back has come to an end. As Jason Wynn weaves his final tale, the great manipulator will set Spawn up for something they both long for — freeing Jim of the burden of his human past, and unwittingly paving the way for a threat far greater than any imagined.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 0.
Storm Dogs #3
Written By: David Hine
Art By: Doug Braithwaite
Colors By: Ulises Arreola
Cover By: Doug Braithwaite
Description: A witness to one of the murders is found, but will he survive long enough to reveal what he knows? More secrets and lies are uncovered as Cassandra Burroughs and her team dig deeper into the deadly mysteries of Amaranth.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Jan. 16.
Super Dinosaur #18
Written By: Robert Kirkman
Art By: Jason Howard
Cover By: Jason Howard
Description: Super Dinosaur and Derek Dynamo come face to face with a new threat unlike any they’ve faced before. Who is TYRANNOSAURUS X?!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 30.
Thief of Thieves #12
Written By: Robert Kirkman and James Asmus
Art By: Shawn Martinbrough and Felix Serrano
Cover By: Shawn Martinbrough and Felix Serrano
Description: Can Augustus prove to his father that he’s built for a life of crime? Or will Conrad’s worst fears about his son be confirmed as their plan to double-cross the cartel falls apart around them? And who is the familiar foe back on Conrad’s case?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 2.
Think Tank #5
Written By: Matt Hawkins
Art By: Rahsan Ekedal
Cover By: Rahsan Ekedal and Brian Reber
Description: Genius slacker Dr. David Loren outsmart the government, the military, and the all of the brightest minds in science to escape the think tank he used to call his home and his job. But his tropical retreat isn’t as secluded as he would hope!
32 pages, black and white, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 2.
Think Tank Military Dossier #1
Written By: Matt Hawkins
Art By: Rahsan Ekedal
Cover By: Rahsan Ekedal and Brian Reber
Description: Get an exclusive behind the scenes look into the process of the hottest new title form Minotaur Press! Hack into the classified personnel files of slacker genius Dr. David Loren and all the other characters you know and love from behind the concrete barricades of a DARPA contracted Think Tank! School yourself on the extended “Science Class” that further explores the real world science behind the Reaper drones, guided bullets, and much, much more never-before-seen tech! Cheaper than tuition to Cal Tech, it’s like breaking into a black box, but more fun.
32 pages, black and white, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 2.
Todd, The Ugliest Kid on Earth #1
Written By: MK Perker and Ken Kristensen
Art By: MK Perker
Cover By: MK Perker
Description: This series, a collision of comedy, sex, and violence, follows the misadventures of America’s most dysfunctional family as they go head-to-severed head with an Oprah-loving ax murderer, a cult-crazy soap opera star, and a neo-Nazi prison gang. First issue: Todd wants desperately to make friends, but every kid he approaches winds up decapitated. Or worse. Meanwhile, Todd’s mother is on a mission to get even with her husband who she believes is having an affair.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 16.
Tom Judge: The Geometry of Hell
Written By: Phil Smith
Art By: Kalman Andrasovsky
Cover By: Michael Broussard
Description: Rapture bearer Tom Judge is trapped in Hell. The only problem? He’s forgotten where he is. It will be up to Tom’s partner and numeromacer Tilly Grimes to save Tom from Hell. Perfect for the casual reader and the devoted fan of the Top Cow universe, this standalone one-shot reveals the never before told story of how Tom Judge first acquired his doomed burden to keep the universe in balance.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 30.
The Walking Dead #106
Written By: Robert Kirkman
Art By: Charlie Adlard and Cliff Rathburn
Cover By: Charlie Adlard and Cliff Rathburn
Description: Revenge!
32 pages, black and white, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 9.
Where is Jake Ellis? #3
Written By: Nathan Edmondson
Art By: Tonci Zonjic
Cover By: Tonci Zonjic
Description: “CHAPTER EIGHT”–Jon’s back is against the wall, but Jake is by his side. The question is, what is The Facility really after — and what is David willing to do to get it for them?
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Jan. 16.
Whispers #5
Written By: Joshua Luna
Art By: Joshua Luna
Cover By: Joshua Luna
Description: Sam Fights the devil.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 30.
Witchblade #163
Written By: Tim Seeley
Art By: Diego Bernard and Fred Benes
Cover A By: John Tyler Christopher
Cover B By: Diego Bernard and Fred Benes
Description: “HOPE THROUGH THE DARKNESS”–Sara Pezzini moved to Chicago to escape her failures and to leave her demons behind her in New York. Her new life in the Windy City has been far more difficult and far stranger than she ever expected. Until now, her past has stayed buried. But when Rapture bearer Tom Judge and Darkness bearer Jackie Estacado come a knocking, Sara risks the discovery that her new life in Chi-town may not have been a decision that she made for herself.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 23.
Witch Doctor: Mal Practice #3
Written By: Brandon Seifert
Art By: Lukas Ketner
Cover By: Lukas Ketner
Description: Dr. Morrow’s medical practice — diagnosing and treating supernatural diseases — has been disrupted by a mysterious force that’s targeted him for unknown reasons. Now, Morrow faces his oppressor — and discovers just how much danger he’s in!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 23.
The Activity, Vol. 2 TP
Written By: Nathan Edmondson
Art By: Mitch Gerads (guest issue Mark Laming)
Cover By: Mitch Gerads
Description: Collecting the hit Special Ops thriller that Fanboy Comics calls “an incredibly realistic story about the teams that protect us, without us ever knowing it.” Follow Team Omaha from Uzbekistan to Somalia to Minneapolis on their globe-trotting, high-octane and high-tech execution of WARFARE WITHOUT WARNING. Collects THE ACTIVITY #6-12
168 pages, $15.99, in stores on Jan. 9.
Bomb Queen Deluxe Edition, Vol. 1 HC
Written By: Jimmie Robinson
Art By: Jimmie Robinson
Cover By: Jimmie Robinson
Description: The definitive, remastered, oversize edition of one of the most outrageous comics of the 21st century! This special, super-deluxe hardcover features the first eight BOMB QUEEN comics, the first one-shot BOMB QUEEN special, plus behind the scenes features, stories and extras! For the discriminating ADULT reader (WARNING: hide it from yer mom!). Collects BOMB QUEEN: ROYAL FLUSH #1-4, BOMB QUEEN II: QUEEN OF HEARTS #1-4 and BOMB QUEEN VS. BLACKLIGHT: CAT FIGHT (one-shot)
256 pages, $24.99, in stores on Jan. 23.
Elephantmen, Vol. 5: Devilish Functions TP
Written By: Richard Strakings
Art By: Axel Medellin and Shay Kane
Cover By: Boo Cook
Description: Collects MAN AND ELEPHANTMAN (including the sold out one-shot and the highly sought after issue by THE BULLETPROOF COFFIN’s Shaky Kane) and THE KILLING SEASON, ELEPHANTMEN, VOL. 5 is packed with extras, including art by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL and the shocking “strip” from CBLDF LIBERTY ANNUAL 2011 by RICHARD STARKINGS and SHAKY KANE. Collects MAN AND ELEPHANTMAN and ELEPHANTMEN #31-33 and #36-39.
312 pages, $24.99, in stores on Jan. 2.
Haunt: Immortal Edition Book 2 HC
Written By: Robert Kirkman and Joe Casey
Art By: Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane, Nathan Fox, John Lucas, Travis Sengaus, Mr. Sheldon, Jonathan Glapion, LeBeau Underwood and Jon Goff
Cover By: Greg Capullo
Description: One talented creative team passes the torch to another! HAUNT IMMORTAL EDITION BOOK 2 delivers the final installment of ROBERT KIRKMAN and GREG CAPULLO’s critically acclaimed story arc, while paving the way for a new direction lead by the creative team of JOE CASEY and NATHAN FOX. Continue Daniel Kilgore’s unexpected foray into espionage with help from the ghost of his brother, Kurt. After getting the rug pulled out from under him, will Daniel be able to make sense of the nightmare he’s entered into? HAUNT IMMORTAL EDITION BOOK 2 HC includes bonus art from both creative teams, as well as a cover gallery, including alternate covers. Collects HAUNT #13-24.
360 pages, $29.99, in stores on Jan. 30.
Invincible, Vol. 17: What’s Happening TP
Written By: Robert Kirkman
Art By: Ryan Ottley, Cory Walker and Cliff Rathburn
Cover By: Ryan Ottley, Cory Walker and John Rauch
Description: The new Invincible will not back down, will not give in, and he is not going to play nice. What happens when Mark Grayson isn’t happy with his replacement? Collects INVINCIBLE #91-96
144 pages, $16.99, in stores on Jan. 16.
One Trick Rip-Off / Deep-Cuts HC
Description: Young lovers Tubby and Vim want to escape — escape the mistakes they’ve made, the lives they’ve lived, and the dirty city weighing them down. Their plan is simple –all they have to do is rip-off Tubby’s pals, the One Tricks — the toughest street gang in LA.
If they pull it off, they’re set for life. If not, their lives won’t matter much anyway. What was going to be a smooth, straight-forward heist becomes a fast-paced battle to the death.
From Eisner Award-winning writer/artist PAUL POPE (Batman: Year 100, THB, Heavy Liquid, 100%) and presented for the first time in color by JAMIE GRANT (All-Star Superman). ONE TRICK RIP-OFF/DEEP-CUTS is 288 pages of raw power, of which over 150 pages are comprised of new, rare, and never before seen stories created during POPE’s time traveling the world in the ë90s.
Included in the “Deep Cuts” section is a bounty of unpublished and rare work POPE did in the ’90s, including the legendary “Supertrouble” manga, created for Kodansha in Japan, appearing here in print for the first time. It’s a tour de force of pure, kinetic storytelling that will keep your eyes peeled until the very last page.
288 pages, $29.99, in stores on Jan. 16.
Spawn: Origins, Vol. 17 TP
Written By: Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin
Art By: Greg Capullo and Andgel Medina
Cover By: Clayton Crain
Description: In 1992, legendary writer and artist TODD McFARLANE unleashed his iconic anti-hero, Spawn, on the world. In so doing, he launched the most successful independent comic book in history — and the world would never be the same. SPAWN: ORIGINS, VOL. 17 features the stories and artwork that helped cement the Spawn legacy. Relive the excitement of this groundbreaking series — collected in this accessibly priced format with exclusive bonus content, including cover galleries, b/w art, classic quotes and an exclusive digitally painted cover by CLAYTON CRAIN. Collects SPAWN #99-104 — including landmark double-sized issue #100!
176 pages, $14.99, in stores on Jan. 23.
SOURCE: Comics Continuum & Comic Book Resources
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